Ceratostigma griffithii is a small shrub in the Plumbaginaceae prized for its late-summer flowering from August to October. It originates from the Himalaya and western China. Plant in full sun to partial shade on well-drained, fertile soil that is neutral to alkaline, with moderate moisture. It tolerates sheltered to exposed situations and is rated H5 (hardy).

Griffith's plumbago Ceratostigma griffithii flowers from August to October and prefers full sun to partial shade on well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.

Ceratostigma (;), or leadwort, plumbago, is a genus of eight species of flowering plants in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. Common names are shared with the genus Plumbago.

Ceratostigma griffithii

Griffith's plumbago | Ceratostigma griffithii

Ceratostigma minus is a perennial in the Plumbaginaceae used as a low ground cover that flowers from August to October. Native to China, it suits positions in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. It prefers moderate soil moisture and tolerates sites from sheltered to exposed. Plant it into rock gardens, borders or to form a low carpet beneath taller plants.

Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma minus) is a perennial ground cover that flowers from August to October and prefers well-drained neutral to alkaline soil.

Ceratostigma minus

Dwarf Plumbago | Ceratostigma minus

Ceratostigma willmottianum is a deciduous shrub that reaches about 1.0 m and is noted for its late-season pale blue flowers. It flowers from August to October as its leaves begin to turn red. It prefers a sunny position in sandy or loamy, well-drained soil. Suitable uses include borders, ground cover and rock gardens.

Chinese plumbago Ceratostigma willmottianum produces pale blue flowers from August to October and red-tinted foliage for late-season interest.